2018 Cat Lovers Hop Review and Blog Candy Giveaway Winners

I want thank you all so much for all the love and kind comments you left on my blog and social media sites!! You all seemed to enjoy the 15 cat projects I was able to put together during the past year and I’m so pleased! So far, on Instagram, the video of this card has the most likes:  and I was pleased that it won top pick at the Art Impressions challenge! I was also tickled that Marabu reposted my marbling projects from this post!

It was wonderful to peruse the record 243 projects that were entered in this year’s hop! Why, there were crafters from ages 4 to, well, we won’t say (wink-wink), from at least 12 countries (including Australia, Canada, Croatia, England, Greece, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, the UK, and, of course, the USA) with many fabulous projects — and not all were cards! I bookmarked several cool techniques (thanks, ladies!!) and ideas, and my wishlist grew quite a bit, too! I hope you got to hop around and leave these talented folks some love. Now that everyone has commented on our hostess’ daily posts, it’s quite entertaining to go back and read all the kitty stories in the comments, too!!

For those of you wondering, here’s the answer to the number of different Spellbinders die sets that I used (as asked in THIS post), in the order that they appeared:

1. Teardrop Circle
2. Large Classic Circles
3. Small Classic Scalloped Circles
4. Spellbinders Conversation Bubble 1
5. Purrfect
6. Pawing Around
7. Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame
8. Labels 40 Decorative Accents
9. Lounge Around
10. French Frills
11. 5×7 Elegant Labels 4
12. Conversation Bubble 3
13. Sing It Loud 1
14. Lace Hearts
15. Card Creator A2 Divine Eloquence
16. Isabella Frame
17. Small Die of the Month Oct. 2018
18. Small Classic Circles (note: For those of you who said 19… Large Classic Circles was already used!)

Whew! 18!! Who knew?! I must say, the largest percentage of my dies are Spellbinders. Now, if you weren’t one of the 2 people who got it right, don’t despair… I only said you had to e-mail me your answer, I didn’t say you had to get it right. lol! So all of you who emailed me got your bonus entries. : )

Well, I know you all are prancing around like a cat who’s heard the can-opener, waiting for your treats!!  I wish I had something for every single one of you, but that’s just not possible. Let’s hope the Clearance Bin Fairies continue to be extra generous with kitty themed goodies and that Janis at Her Peaceful Garden is kind enough to host the hop again next year so we can have some more fun prizes!

Aaaannnddd now…..

Is it me???!!!!!

Hold on to your tails, it’s the time you’ve all been waiting for! First I’ll list all the winners that were chosen using Random.org, then tell you all what to do to claim your prizes…

And the winners are:

1.  Susan Renshaw wins the Cat die from Cheapo Dies featured HERE! Thank you Cheapo Dies!!
2.  beccab33324 wins a $25 gift code (store credit) from Spellbinders to their online store! (Credit will not cover shipping costs, duties or taxes.) that was offered HERE! Thank you Spellbinders!!
3. Verna Angerhofer wins my prize package #1 as seen HERE!
4. Viki Banaszak wins my prize package #2 as seen HERE!
5. Vivian Foo wins the Essentials by Ellen Leading Ladies Cat Lady by Brandi Kincaid stamp set from Ellen Hutson that was featured HERE! Thank you, Ellen Hutson!!
6. Denise Bryant wins my prize package #3 as seen HERE!
7. Roberta Stevenson wins my prize package #4 as seen HERE!
8. ionabunny wins my prize package #5 as seen HERE!
9. Ike IkesArt wins my prize package #6 as seen HERE!
10. Janis in ID wins my January/February 2018 issue of Catser magazine as seen HERE!
11. Suzanne Harkinson wins my March/April 2018 issue of Catser magazine as seen HERE!
12. Sue D wins my May/June 2018 issue of Catser magazine as seen HERE!
13. Donna Mundinger wins my September/October 2018 issue of Catser magazine as seen HERE!
14. BONUS: I found my July/August issue of Catster magazine and drew another name…. Nana Connie wins it!
15. Karen Ladd wins my 250 Instagram Followers giveaway as seen HERE!

To claim your prizes: You have 48 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 2:00pm EASTERN Standard time on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.) For those of you who won sponsored prizes, I will pass your information on to the sponsors as soon as I receive it.

Updated 10/31/18: All prizes have been claimed!

For those of you that didn’t win… as you dejectedly take to your couches,  

perhaps with a warm beverage, I’ll sing you this comforting song to console you…

Again, please know that I appreciate ALL of you and your kind support! Looking forward to seeing your all again and to another Cat Lovers Hop next year (wink-wink Janis!)!

Have a PAWsome day!

Until next time…

– D.Ann

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pps: For those of you who weren’t with us for the Cat Lovers Hop in previous years, I close with this comic that always makes me giggle…

 

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Coffee Lovers Hop Blog Candy Winners

Well, the Winter Coffee Lovers Hop is over and now we all are cleaning up the craftermath and anxiously awaiting the Spring hop! There was much fabulous inspiration with 859 projects linked up. In case you missed it, the wrap-up and hop winners post is HERE.

I’m sure you’re all ready to take a COFFEE BREAK and find out who the winners of the blog candy from THIS post are…..

Drumroll (using coffee stirrers on your cups)….

Of the 37 comments, 24 followed the instructions and indicated they were interested in the prizes, so I listed them in order and numbered them.

The Coffee Break stamp will go to #19… Helen F 

and

The Thanks die will go to #24… Ann

Congrats, Helen F and Ann! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 11 am EASTERN time on Thursday, December 22, 2016.)

 

I have at least one more post coming up this year, so do come back as I think it’s one of the most beautiful cards I’ve made.

– D.Ann

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Cat Lovers Hop Blog Candy Winners!!

It’s the post you’ve all been waiting for! I’m a smidge late  (I shouldda said noon PACIFIC time! lol!) Time to announce the Cat Lovers Hop Blog Candy Winners! Woot-woot! So hold onto your tails and we’ll get this party started!

Is it me???!!!!!

First, I want to thank each and every one of you for all your kind, funny and encouraging comments! It was a delight reading them! I wish I had prizes for all of you!! Let’s see whose prizes I DO have…

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The first blog candy was in the Day 1 post, with the interview with Sam, and those who wanted in had to mention EYEBROWS in their comments, plus there were ways to gain additional entries. Since there were fewer drawings for the international peeps, I gave those of you who said you were outside the USA one bonus entry to help even the odds for the USA only giveaways you couldn’t enter. (FYI, I only did this on the two posts where I’m sending the blog candy, evening out with the two USA only posts.) Of the 50 comments on that post, 30 qualified for the blog candy and there were 5 international bonus entries.

So, Mr. Random.org was asked to pick a number from 1-35, and he said…

#30 raggiodiluce82, from Italy, who posted a comment on October 29, 2016 at 1:50 pm. Congrats, raggiodiluce82! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 2:30 pm EASTERN time on Thursday, November 3, 2016.)

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The next blog candy was found on the post with the interview with Black Coffee. Those who wanted in had to use her hilarious term for fishing: BATHING THE WORMS in their comments plus there were ways to gain additional entries. Of the 29 comments on that post, 16 qualified for the blog candy.  Mr. Random.org was asked to pick a number from 1-29, and he said…

#13 shartl, who posted a comment on October 28, 2016 at 6:27 pm. Congrats, shartl! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 2:30 pm EASTERN time on Thursday, November 3, 2016.)

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The next prize was found on the post with the interview with Hobbes from Newton’s Nook and Jen generously offered THIS mischievous stamp set (HERE). Those who wanted in had to use CALVIN & HOBBES in their comments, plus there were ways to gain additional entries. Of the 40 comments on that post, 33 qualified for the blog candy.  Mr. Random.org was asked to pick a number from 1-32, and he said…

#29 Sue LD, who posted a comment on October 30, 2016 at 5:39 pm. Congrats, Sue LD! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 2:30 pm EASTERN time on Thursday, November 3, 2016.)

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This blog candy was found on the post with lil BUB’s interview and those who wanted in had to use PERMA-KITTEN in their comments, plus there were ways to gain additional entries. Of the 29 comments on that post, 19 qualified for the blog candy.  Mr. Random.org was asked to pick a number from 1-19, and he said…

#3 Donna Mundinger , who posted a comment on October 28, 2016 at 9:51 am. Congrats, Donna Mundinger! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 2:30 pm EASTERN time on Thursday, November 3, 2016.)

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This final blog candy was offered in my Final Day post and those who wanted in had to use PAWparazzo in their comments, plus there were ways to gain additional entries. Again, since there were fewer drawings for the international peeps, I gave those of you who said you were outside the USA one bonus entry this time to help even the odds for the USA only giveaways you couldn’t enter. Of the 29 comments on that post, 27 qualified for the blog candy.  Mr. Random.org was asked to pick a number from 1-27, and he said…

#6 Carole J, from the UK, who posted a comment on October 29, 2016 at 7:33 pm Congrats, Carole J! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 2:30 pm EASTERN time on Thursday, November 3, 2016.)

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But, Wait! There’s more!! Announcing SURPRISE BONUS BLOG CANDY for my new followers this past week! Since this is Kitty Candy, I only chose from those who showed they are kitty lovers by commenting on the hop… there were 6 of you. Mr. Random.org was asked to pick a number from 1-6, and he said…

#1 Christi Conley. Congrats, Christi! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 2:30 pm EASTERN time on Thursday, November 3, 2016.)

Here’s what I pulled together for you … let me know if you already have that butterfly Impressabilities and I’ll find something different. ok?!

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And, one final SURPRISE…. Janis, darling! I am so sorry your name didn’t come up in any of the drawings! You do, however, deserve a hostess gift for all your hard work on this hop! It will be a surprise as I have to pull something special together, ok?!! Congrats, Janis! You, too, have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com)  (That’s by 2:30 pm EASTERN time on Thursday, November 3, 2016.)

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Whew! Who knew a little RAK could take so long to distribute!

For those of you that didn’t win… as you dejectedly take to your couches,  

perhaps a warm beverage while I sing you this comforting song will help console you…

Again, please know that I appreciate ALL of you and your kind support!

Have a wonderful day!

Until next time…

– D.Ann

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pps: For those of you who weren’t with us for the Cat Lovers Hop last year, I close with this comic that still makes me giggle…

First Blogiversary Blog Candy Winners

Woo-hoo! Today’s the day to announce the winners of the recent blog candy I offered on THIS post celebrating my fist Blogiversary during the Spring Coffee Lovers blog hop.

The first prize is this Sizzix/Tim Holtz Texture Fades embossing folder: On the Go:

As of this morning’s deadline, there were 44 comments, 17 indicated they’d like to be in the draw by telling me whether they like their coffee/tea hot or cold (7 of those specified they’d prefer this prize (Tracy M.- I put your name in there, too, since I didn’t exclude international entries)) and 4 let me know they are followers of my blog for an extra chance, so I gave each comment a number in the order they were received and asked Mr. Random Org to pick a number from 1-21 and he said….

Suzanne Reynolds on March 20, 2016 at 11:21 am

#1…Suzanne Reynolds, who posted a comment on  March 20, 2016 at 11:21am – Congrats, Suzanne! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 11:00 am EASTERN time on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.)

The second prize is this Studio Shop/Susan Winget Flour Sack towel.

There were 10 qualifying comments that indicated they’d be interested in either prize and one of those is a follower of my blog and gets a second chance, so, again, I gave each comment a number in the order they were received and I asked Mr. Random Org to pick a number from 1-11 and he said….

#8… tsurutadesigns, who posted a comment on March 21, 2016 at 7:52am – Congrats,  Amy! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at d.annscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 11:00 am EASTERN time on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.)

I wish I had a prize for each of you who kindly follow my blog and those of you who have given such kind, funny, and encouraging comments. Please know that I appreciate ALL of you and your kind support! Have a wonderful day!

Until next time…

– D.Ann

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Blog Candy Winners!

Woo-hoo! Today’s the day to announce the winners of the recent blog candy I offered on a couple of posts for the Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop.

The first post was HERE, and the prize was this lovely tea towel:

As of the deadline, there were 23 comments, of which 13 indicated they’d like to be in the draw for the towel by telling me what hot beverage they like in their cups, and 3 let me know they are followers for an extra chance, so I asked Mr. Random Org to pick a number from 1-16 and he said….

#9… Helen F., who posted a comment on December 14 at 11:57 pm – Congrat, Helen! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at dannscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 10:05 am EASTERN time on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.)

The next post offering blog candy was my 100th (HERE), and the first of two prizes was this coffee sleeve I made:

Of the 20 comments, 6 of you indicated you’d like a chance to win this by telling me whether you buy your drinks to-go, or make them at home. Mr. Random Org was asked to pick a number from 1-6 and chose…

#4… Lisa Bzibziak, who commented on December 16 at 20:54pm – Congrats, Lisa! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at dannscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 10:05 am EASTERN time on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.)

The second prize offered on my 100th post was only offered to US subscribers who told me what they would do with a yard of this fabric:

Five of you responded and Mr. Random Org chose number…..

#3… thepaperbaker who commented on Dec 16 at 5:09 pm – Congrats! You have 72 hours to contact me with your snail-mail info at dannscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) or I will draw a different winner. (That’s by 10:05 am EASTERN time on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.)

One additional notice: 4hetty… I’m sorry your name wasn’t chosen, but I do have a little piece of fabric left from making my coffee sleeves. It measures about 10 inches by 14 inches. If you’d like it for your quilt, contact me with your snail-mail info at dannscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) by Wednesday, December 23, 2015, and I’ll send it to you.

I wish I had a prize for each of you who kindly follow my blog and those of you who have given such kind, funny, and encouraging comments. Thank you all for your support! Have a wonderful day!

Until next time…

-D.Ann

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Cat Lovers Hop Blog Candy Winners!

Ok, I’ve got a wifi connection for a little bit… let’s see if I can get this posted!

Here are the winners that Mr. Random.org picked for the two blog candy posts I had on the Cat Lovers Hop:

First was THIS post, from day 1, offering this package:

Of the 37 comments that were in before the Nov 1, 2015 deadline, 12 indicated they’d like the prize by telling me their favorite type of cat. Seven of those were followers, who get a second entry. So, of the 19 entries, Mr. Random.org chose…

That is….  Crimson Owl Creations – congrats!

Please e-mail me your snail-mail address at dannscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) within the next 72 hours or I will have to draw a different winner!

The second blog candy package was offered HERE, on my hop finale post, and was for this package:

Of the 21 comments in by the Nov. 1, 2015 deadline, there were seven commenters who indicated they’d like to have this package by telling me the most cats they’ve had at one time. Six of them were followers of my blog who got a second entry, so out of the 13 entries, the number chosen was….

Which was….. karenladd – Congrats!

Please e-mail me your snail-mail address at dannscraftingwhims (at) gmail (dot com) within the next 72 hours or I will have to draw a different winner!

Again, congrats to Crimson Owl Creations and karenladd! The other commenters have a message they wanted me to pass on to you:

I wish I had a prize for each of you who kindly follow my blog and those of you who have given such kind, funny, and encouraging comments. Thank you all!!

Until next time…

-D.Ann

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